
Senior Cyber Software Engineer
Role summary
Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior Cyber Software Engineer with 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience in a Linux environment. The role involves developing low-level embedded software, hardware, and application software for the Wave Relay network, focusing on software security solutions and PKI frameworks. Responsibilities include socket programming, OpenSSL programming, and Linux kernel/driver development. Experience with wireless networking (layer 2), cryptography, and scripting is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required, with a Master's or PhD being a plus. The position requires the ability to obtain a US security clearance.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Persistent Systems is seeking a Senior Cyber Software Engineer with extensive experience developing software (C/C++) in a Linux environment. You will be responsible for working with a team of engineers in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software, hardware development and the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network. This position provides the opportunity to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems.
Position Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing a wide range of low-level embedded software (including device driver, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low-level programming activities), hardware development, as well as the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network
- Developing software security solutions for our Wave Relay networking products
- Cross-platform implementation of software security components targeting Linux OS
- Socket programming
- Creating Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) frameworks within our networking products
- Programming OpenSSL frameworks in C for our Wave relay networking products
Job Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- 5 years of C/C++ programming experience in a Linux environment
- Product development experience
- Deep knowledge of Wireless Networking specific to layer 2
- OpenSSL programming experience in C
- Experience with Linux driver (e.g., wireless, network stack), Linux kernel, and kernel module development
- Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) development
- Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- FIPS validation experience
- A deep understanding of open-source VPN software
- Experience with cryptography related development
- Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development
- United States security clearance
The base pay for this role can vary from $179,000 to $228,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.
Company Overview
Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
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